About Touchstone Energy Cooperatives

Jo-Carroll Energy is a member of the Touchstone Energy Cooperatives, a nationwide alliance made up of more than 740 local, consumer-owned electric cooperatives in 46 states.

Touchstone Energy co-ops collectively deliver power and energy solutions to more than 30 million members every day. Electric cooperatives distribute power for 56 percent of the U.S. land mass over 2.4 million miles of power lines.

Electric cooperatives were established to provide electricity to rural America, and now make up the largest electric utility network in the nation. Touchstone Energy is the national brand identity for that network.

Did you know Electric Cooperatives ...

Are located in 80% of the nation’s counties

Are the largest electric utility network in the nation

Total more than 900 local systems in 47 states

Have 42 million member-owners

Distribute power over 2.5 million miles of line

Serve 56% of the U.S. land mass

Own $130 billion in generation, transmission, and distribution assets

More than 88% of all local electric co-ops offer electricity generated from renewable sources.

What makes our cooperatives different

Touchstone Energy co-ops are owned by the members they serve and are committed to providing reliable electricity at the lowest price possible. In short, co-ops “look out” for the members they serve.

Touchstone Energy co-ops provide high standards of service according to their four core values: integrity, accountability, innovation and commitment to community.

Touchstone Energy® Cooperatives is a national network of electric cooperatives across 46 states that provides resources and leverages partnerships to help member cooperatives and their employees better engage and serve their members. By working together, Touchstone Energy cooperatives stand as a source of power and information to their 32 million member-owners every day.